For this assignment, you will be using the material we have covered regarding Maternal, Infant and Children. Also, you need to think of how the material applies to your community. For the assignment, you will respond to the following questions – creating a 3 page paper.

1. Provide at least 3 reasons why Maternal, Infant and Child health is important to a community. How does a community benefit if the health of the Maternal, Infant and Child Health is strong? Please use data and specific facts, rather than 'I think/I feel'.

2. How is the United States doing with health outcomes related to Maternal, Infant and Child health? Provide specific data for each category. Compare the US rates with at least 2 other countries.

3. What has surprised you from the material in this chapter/week?

How will you know if you have successfully completed this assignment?

1. You will have provided 3 reasons why Maternal, Infant and Child health is important to a community.

2. You will have provided data regarding the US health outcomes for Maternal, Infant and Child health. You will have compared the data with at least 2 other countries.

3. You will have stated specific points from the material that were surprising to you.